There is an extraordinary meeting of
WECA» on 21st Sept, focusing on the Climate Emergency. Item 7 on the agenda - the only motion, as far as I can see - is:
7. MOTION SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE WEST OF
ENGLAND JOINT COMMITTEE
The following motion has been submitted for consideration by the West of
England Joint Committee:
Motion on Bristol Airport Expansion
Motion to be moved by Metro Mayor Dan Norris.
‘The Joint Committee recognises:
- There is a climate and biodiversity emergency.
- The West of England has ambition net zero targets for 2030.
- The proposed expansion of Bristol Airport is one of the biggest carbon
decisions in the region for the coming decade.
- The pandemic has significantly reduced air travel with a 75.6% drop in
passenger numbers in 2020.
- Bristol Airport’s role as an employer in the region and the need for a just
transition to a greener economy that does not leave workers worse-off.
- Bristol City Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council
opposition to current airport expansion and North Somerset Council's
decision to refuse planning permission to expand beyond 10 million
passengers a year.
The Joint Committee resolves:
- To oppose the latest plans to expand Bristol Airport.’
